Columbia High School Student Featured in NJDTE Nutcracker

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN THE NUTCRACKER

WITH NEW JERSEY DANCE THEATRE ENSEMBLE

Celebrating 55th Anniversary Season

“A mesmerizing production of THE NUTCRACKER” - Union News Daily

SUMMIT, NJ – December 22, 2024, Lorelei Harrington-Wright, 14, of Maplewood, New Jersey, will play the star roles of “Arch Angel,” as well as “Marzipan,” “Waltz of the Flowers Roses,” and “Snowflakes” in this year’s full-length production of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s (NJDTE) holiday classic: THE NUTCRACKER. Lorelei, the daughter of Heather Harrington and Daniel Wright currently attends Columbia High School.

NJDTE celebrates its 55th Season of the full-length production of THE NUTCRACKER. Set to the classical music of Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by NJDTE Artistic Director, Nancy Turano, the ballet features 64 talented pre-professional dancers from New Jersey alongside international guest artists from Ballet Hispanico, Complexions former NJ Ballet Stars and Alumni of NJDTE. “I am delighted and honored to partake in this year’s Nutcracker and look forward to preforming Arc Angel on stage.” says Lorelei.

Lorelei is a very talented dancer who has both technical and captivating artistic ability in class and on stage. It has been amazing to watch her grow at NJDTE dancing the star role of Clara to such high-level technical works including Soloist Arch Angel, Marzipan, Snowflakes and Waltz of the Flowers Roses this year. She is a very hard-working dancer who is dedicated and accurate in class and on stage and a pleasure to work with. This past summer she trained at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre School in addition to her year-round training at NJDTE. We look forward to seeing her illuminate the stage in the Lead Role of Arch Angel and Marzipan.” says Artistic Director Nancy Turano.

All performances take place at The Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Tickets are $49-$69 and are available online at https://buy.tututix.com/njdte. To request an interview with NJDTE Artistic Director, Nancy Turano, or one of our guest artists, please contact events@njdte.org.

Photography Credits: Krystyna Fylypenko

WHO: New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble

WHAT: THE NUTCRACKER

WHERE: 1 Normal Avenue, Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University

WHEN: Sunday, December 22, 2024 | 1:00pm & 5:00pm

TICKETS: On Sale Now at https://buy.tututix.com/njdte from $49-$69

CONTACT: events@njdte.org

To request an interview with NJDTE Artistic Director, Nancy Turano, or one of our guest artists, please contact events@njdte.org

About NJDTE

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble celebrates 55 years of providing artistic excellence in pre-professional dance education and performances, with forward-thinking programming that empowers dancers by engaging acclaimed artists and international choreographers. Led by award-winning Artistic Director, Nancy Turano, since 1994, NJDTE mentors and inspires dancers toward higher education and supports its alumni as professionals in the field.

GETTING THERE

From Points North

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 46 West (exit 154). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

From Points South

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 3 West (exit 153B). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

For GPS: Enter 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ, or Red Hawk Parking Deck.

PARKING

On-site parking is available at Red Hawk Parking Deck

Media Contact: Olivia Lima

For Immediate Release

events@njdte.org

908.273.5500